CIH Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice - June

Please note: The deadline for registration for this course is 4 June 2018.

The Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice provides a general introduction to the housing sector. It has four units:

Housing provision and housing organisations

Customer care in the housing context

Careers and opportunities in housing

Developing skills for working in housing

This qualification is studied online.

* Please note that learners need to have experienced a housing related activity in order to complete part of the assignment for the unit Developing skills for working in housing.

How will the course benefit me and my organisation?

Gaining a qualification is a great way to develop your career prospects. Qualifications at this level will give you a basic understanding of housing and introduce you to some of the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in housing related activities.

When you register to study a CIH qualification you receive CIH membership for no extra cost for the duration of your course, giving you access to a wealth of guidance, support and practical advice as well as a network of housing professionals.

Who can apply?

This course is suitable for:

People who are new to housing or work in a frontline position who want to improve their general awareness of housing issues

People not currently working in housing but considering a frontline housing position as a career option

Tenants and residents wishing to enhance their knowledge of housing issues

Applicants aged 16 or over

What does the course cost & how long does it take?

Course cost: £380

Duration: 16 weeks, 6-10 hours of study per week

How to apply

Apply online using the 'Book' button below. This will register your place on the course and allow you to make payment or request that we invoice your employer. You do not need to fill in the dietary requirements section of the registration - as this is an online course, there are no face-to-face sessions. Following registration, you will be contacted by a member of the CIH Housing Academy team to set up your CIH membership, which is free for the duration of your course.

Call our team on 024 7685 1789 or email us housing.academy@cih.org if you'd like to discuss whether this is the right course for you.

With a century of experience equipping housing professionals with the skills they need to do the brilliant work they do, we can help you make the most of the new housing apprenticeships – whatever stage of the journey you are at.

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About us

The Chartered Institute of Housing is the independent voice for housing and the home of professional standards.

Our goal is simple – we want to provide everyone involved in housing with the advice, support and knowledge they need to be brilliant.